The Lead Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, this is the one to book in Freetown if you can spend about €275 a night: it scored 9.6 from 404 reviews, the best in our sample, and guests call the rooms spotless. If you only need a clean, well-run base, Mamba Point Hotel nearby costs about €83 less a night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Our Luxury pick in Freetown is a 4-star on Cape road. It suits couples, families and business travellers who care most about cleanliness and service and want facilities on site.
The property lists a beachfront position, a gym, a pool, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, family rooms, free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a free airport shuttle. Guests praise a professional, friendly and attentive team and rooms kept spotless.
Skip it if breakfast is a highlight of your trip. Some guests found the selection average, even though it was fresh and well presented. Skip it too if you want to stroll to the city centre, which is far.
Location and getting around
The address is 72a Cape road. Guests rate the location 9.6, the highest location score of our three Freetown picks. Beachfront is listed by the property; ask which rooms face the sea.
The landmarks in our data are far on foot. St. George's Cathedral, Freetown is about 6.4 km away, around 80 minutes. The Sierra Leone National Museum is about 6.5 km, around 81 minutes, and Freetown Central Mosque about 6.8 km, around 85 minutes. These are straight-line estimates. You will need a taxi or public transport to get into town.
The listed free airport shuttle and free parking help with arrival and getting around.
What guests say
The Lead Hotel scores 9.6 from 404 reviews and ranked first on review score among the 4 eligible properties we compared. With over 400 reviews behind it, that is a convincing result.
The two themes guests return to are the staff and the cleanliness, which they describe as immaculate throughout. The only recurring criticism is breakfast: fresh and nicely presented, but average in choice for some.
We have not assessed room size, noise, renovation condition or cancellation terms.
Price and how it compares with our other Freetown picks
Our reference price was €274.82 per night, about €550 for two nights. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €204.81, so you pay a clear premium. Our Budget pick, Mamba Point Hotel, was €191.94 with an 8.8. Our Best Value pick, Home Suites Boutique Hotel Freetown, was €209.39 with an 8.4.
For roughly €65 to €83 more a night than those two, you get a much higher guest score, a listed beachfront position and the best location rating of the three. Continental, gluten-free and American breakfast options are listed; inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Freetown. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5. The Lead Hotel scores 9.6, well above that bar and the highest in the sample.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included, and book the free airport shuttle in advance if you plan to use it. Check pool and gym hours and any fees, as availability was not verified.
Ask about cancellation terms, and arrange transport for any trips into the city centre.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Lead Hotel on the beach?
The property lists beachfront among its facilities. Ask which rooms face the sea when you book.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €274.82 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Does The Lead Hotel offer an airport shuttle?
A free airport shuttle is listed. Confirm it with the hotel for your flight times.
How far is it from the city centre sights?
St. George's Cathedral, Freetown is about 6.4 km away, roughly 80 minutes on foot in a straight line. That is far, so plan on a taxi or public transport.
What do guests criticise?
Mainly breakfast. It is fresh and well presented, but some guests found the selection average.